Reflections
Gentleness Overcoming Arrogance and Haughtiness
by Zeracristos Yosief, C.M. | June 24, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Throughout history, many philosophers and theologians have reflected on the virtue of meekness. Even Jesus is no exception.
The Pope Video • For the abolition of torture
by .famvin | June 24, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the abolition of torture.
Imagine God Requiring a Security Deposit On “Our” Home
by John Freund, CM | June 23, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Every renter and landlord knows the meaning of “security deposit.” A security deposit holds people accountable for damages, excessive wear and tear, unpaid rent, etc.
When Children Ask About Homeless People
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | June 22, 2023 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
The children in your life are going to want to know why that person is sleeping on the sidewalk or pushing a shopping cart full of belongings.
The questions will vary. So should our answers.
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Vincentian Prayer Images – Art By Vincentians 24
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 3, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of artwork made by members of the Vincentian Family.
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Blessed are the poor in spirit – a Call to relationship
by Mary Frances Jaster | Oct 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
I recently read a reflection written by Clarence Jordan, founder of Koinonia Farm, who was trying to find a word that best describes “blessed”
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Do What The Son Of God Did • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
by Mitxel Olabuenaga, C.M. | Sep 30, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
"To be true Daughters of Charity you must do what the Son of God did when He was on earth. And what did He do mainly?...
Baptize with the Holy Spirit and Fire
by Ross Dizon | Jan 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the one the Father has anointed with the Holy Spirit. Hence, he cannot but baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, and do good. The baptized are to do the same. John the Baptist is simple and humble. He does not want to let down those he has baptized or...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIV
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Missioners must live a life adapted to that of the poor.
Hearts on a Mission
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Jan 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
We are radically dependent on God, and there is no better characteristic than this one to remind us of that dependence.
The Visitation as “Paying it forward”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In her visitation journey to Elizabeth, Mary was simply “paying her gift forward” by offering her elderly cousin much welcomed assistance.
Manifestations, Revelations, Apparitions
by Ross Dizon | Dec 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the best and the fullest of God’s manifestations to us humans. It is enough to see and know him to see and know God. The word “epiphany” comes Greek and means “manifestation,” “revelation,” “apparition.” And there are manifestations and manifestations. ...
Three Epiphany Words (Mt 2:1-12; Is 60:1-6)
by Tom McKenna, CM | Dec 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
This thread of “Stop, Look and Go” winds through the words and actions of this Feast of Epiphany.
From Christ’s Mass to Merry Christmas… and Back
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A visitor from outer space might be forgiven for not seeing the connection between what happened 2000 years ago and the last week of December each year.
Claims that Are Sacrilegious and Outrageous
by Ross Dizon | Dec 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is our Savior. He saves us from sin and frees us from those with sacrilegious claims. And he gives us his Holy Name. Jesus is born in Bethlehem. And shepherds visit him, the ones that we deem the least to make claims to greatness. But God makes known to them...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIII
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The servant of the poor must be poor himself, must suffer the hunger and the pain of the poor.